2. USAEO Microeconomics

Consumer And Producer Surplus — Quiz

Test your understanding of consumer and producer surplus with 5 practice questions.

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Practice Questions

Question 1

What is consumer surplus in a market?

Question 2

Which formula correctly expresses producer surplus in a perfectly competitive market?

Question 3

Suppose the demand curve is given by $Q_d = 100 - 2P$ and the supply curve is $Q_s = 20 + 3P$. What is the equilibrium price in this market?

Question 4

If a price ceiling is set below the equilibrium price, what is the likely effect on consumer surplus and producer surplus?

Question 5

In a market with no externalities, what does the total surplus represent?